D-Link DIR-301 User Manual

46D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 4 - Security
What is WPA?
WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys
using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t
been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead
of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol
(EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC
address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key
encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must
be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a
more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

D-Link DIR-301 Specifications

General

Brand	D-Link
Model	DIR-301
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English

Summary

Installation Guide

Connecting the Router to Your Modem

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the router to your modem.

Router Configuration

Accessing the Web Configuration Utility

Using the Setup Wizard

Using the guided wizard to quickly set up the router's internet and wireless settings.

Internet Setup Options

Detailed configuration for various internet connection types (Dynamic, PPPoE, PPTP, etc.).

Wireless Network Settings

Settings for configuring the wireless network name (SSID), channel, and security.

Network and DHCP Server Settings

Configuring router's local IP, subnet mask, DNS relay, and DHCP server.

Port Forwarding and Application Rules

Network and Website Filtering

Firewall and Advanced Network Settings

Configuring firewall, DMZ, VPN passthrough, UPnP, and gaming mode.

Firmware Upgrade and System Check

Updating router firmware and using diagnostic tools like VCT and Ping Test.

Wireless Security

Security Levels and WEP Encryption

Configuring WEP Security

Steps to enable and configure WEP encryption on the wireless router.

Understanding WPA Security and Configuration

Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA (RADIUS) Security

Steps to enable and configure WPA-Personal (PSK) and WPA with RADIUS authentication.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connecting Using Windows XP

Configuring WEP and WPA-PSK Connections

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Cannot Access Web Configuration Utility

Solutions for not being able to access the router's web-based configuration interface.

Forgot Router Password

Procedure to reset the router to factory defaults if the password is lost.

Connectivity Issues to Sites or Email